Shosholoza Meyl passengers’ horror train ride condemned | Cape Argus

Cape Town - Shosholoza Meyl passengers have complained of being stranded at the derelict Prince Albert Road station without explanation. A Shosholoza Meyl - the long- distance passenger rail service of the Passenger Rail Agency of SA - train left Johannesburg on Sunday and was meant to arrive in Cape Town on Monday, but was stuck at Prince Albert Road on Monday night due to locomotive failure.

Chairperson of the United Commuters Voice Yvonne Dick said the group was shocked to learn of the “unbearable conditions” experienced aboard the train at Prince Albert Road. “The situation, according to a UCV member on board the train, was quite dire,” Dick said. The member of the group said the train’s toilets and showers had been locked, and no potable water was available.

TheCapeArgus Sad that after this 'not so nice experience' all what these passengers get is just apologies.

TheCapeArgus What's new? PRASA is used to providing a poor service and expecting people to pay for it! It's called ripping of the public because they know people are becoming worn out and don't know who to complain to anymore!

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